Re: Fragrancenet

I just want to let my fellow Canadians know that I have ordered successfully from the following online retailers with very good results. All orders were received in 10 days or less with no damages and no extra fees such as taxes or duties.

Re: Fragrancenet, FragranceX and LuckyScent

I couldn't find anyone explaining luckyscent's policy for shipping to Canada so I'll be the first to write it:

LuckyScent ships via UPS for bottles, and USPS for samples. If you buy a bottle, you will be charged PRIOR to shipment: Bottle price, 14% Canadian Customs Charges (similar to tax), Shipping and Brokerage Fees.

Let's take an example: Heeley - Oranges and Lemons Say the Bells of St. Clements is selling for $150 for a 100ml bottle [beautiful scent by the way]

-- SPECIAL NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS --
All Canadian FedEx orders will be charged a 14% customs fee in addition to a broker fee. Please disregard all Federal Express requests for customs payments sent to you. You are paying them in advance with this order.

Seems quite pricey but lets take a look for a minute. Shipping is going to cost money irregardless of where you go (besides fragrancex) so that $20 shouldn't be a problem. The 14% custom charge can be compared to paying tax on a bottle if I were to go to a local niche store (that usually would have LESS selection and would be more pricey due to demand). I know for a fact that The Perfume Shoppe (A Canadian online niche store) adds taxes to all fragrances. The only cost it seems that would be extra would be the brokerage fee of a mere $19...not that big of a deal

So in conclusion, LuckyScent is still great for purchasing niche bottles online. Amazing selection at decent prices. I would still look around locally (I know in Toronto there are a few niche sellers) before purchasing from there, but a lot of lines are not available at most local niche stores.

Re: Fragrancenet, FragranceX and LuckyScent

Originally Posted by Serjery

I couldn't find anyone explaining luckyscent's policy for shipping to Canada so I'll be the first to write it:

LuckyScent ships via UPS for bottles, and USPS for samples. If you buy a bottle, you will be charged PRIOR to shipment: Bottle price, 14% Canadian Customs Charges (similar to tax), Shipping and Brokerage Fees.

Let's take an example: Heeley - Oranges and Lemons Say the Bells of St. Clements is selling for $150 for a 100ml bottle [beautiful scent by the way]

-- SPECIAL NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS --
All Canadian FedEx orders will be charged a 14% customs fee in addition to a broker fee. Please disregard all Federal Express requests for customs payments sent to you. You are paying them in advance with this order.

Seems quite pricey but lets take a look for a minute. Shipping is going to cost money irregardless of where you go (besides fragrancex) so that $20 shouldn't be a problem. The 14% custom charge can be compared to paying tax on a bottle if I were to go to a local niche store (that usually would have LESS selection and would be more pricey due to demand). I know for a fact that The Perfume Shoppe (A Canadian online niche store) adds taxes to all fragrances. The only cost it seems that would be extra would be the brokerage fee of a mere $19...not that big of a deal

So in conclusion, LuckyScent is still great for purchasing niche bottles online. Amazing selection at decent prices. I would still look around locally (I know in Toronto there are a few niche sellers) before purchasing from there, but a lot of lines are not available at most local niche stores.